White House Unveils Pact with Internet Companies to Reduce Prices

A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Al Drago WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The White House will reopen to the public next month after being shuttered two years amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it said on Tuesday, with the U.S. Capitol reportedly also weighing plans. Reporting by Susan Heavey; additional reporting by Moira Warburton and Jarrett Renshaw; editing by Jonathan Oatis

President Joe Biden's administration has secured commitments from 20 internet providers including Verizon, Comcast and AT&T to cut prices or increase internet speeds for millions of U.S. families, administration officials said.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will unveil the agreements on Monday at a ceremony with executives from companies that provide internet services.